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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.61, 2,070.00 and 1,287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.61, 2,070.00 and 1,287.62 is: 1,934.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.61 : 2,070.00 = 1,287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.61/2,070.00 = 1,287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.61x = 2,070.00 × 1,287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.61x = 2,665,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,366.96/1,377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.78

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